The unfinished replica is like no other car at the car show - partly because it is a one of a kind machine. Strickland took all his favorite parts of Lamborghini Countachs from throughout the years and put them into this machine. Strickland is a fan of the Countach. "It's officially the coolest car ever made," he said. "It was lightyears ahead of its time in the 70s."

Even incomplete, his replica looks cool. Strickland sells his work from anywhere from $40,000 for an incomplete project to $80,000 for a finished one.

Payton has been obsessed with the Opel GT shape since he was a young lad. He's owned Opels for the past 20 years. He had sold his last one awhile back when he drove by a gas station and there was a red Opel in the parking lot. Smitten, he purchased it, even though it was in terrible shape. "I just wanted to have that shape in my garage," he said. Then he went online, found he could get parts easily using the Internet and set about fixing it up. He decided to give it a Red Baron makeover, completely with machine gun exhaust pipes in the back of the trailer and Red Baron logos. It took him six years and $16,000 to get it just the way he liked it.

Designed by Jeremy Phillips in England, this kit car is made for speed. It can go from 0-60 miles per hour in 3.1 seconds - and that's not an estimate but a timed fact according to Galek. It weighs 988 pounds and has a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle engine. Galek imports the cars then modifies and sells them. They can run anywhere from the mid $20,000s to the high $30,000s.

View full sizeAn Entropy Sports Racer, with a 1985 Renault engine, at the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals at the Carlisle fairgrounds. The company rents these race cars.
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5. Entropy Sport Racer with a 1985 Renault Engine owned by Entropy Racing in Sacramento in Schuylkill County

Straight from the old world of car racing is the Entropy Sport Racer, which harks back to the days of Renault engines in racing. You can ride this racer yourself at Entropy Racing course in Sacramento.

"I bought this one when I first saw it at this show two years ago," said Hostetter. The buggy ors from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds. A bright orange with matching seat belts, it's one fast ride. There is even a flaming car seat for Hostetter's kid. Without the child in the back, Hostetter likes to take it out on the drag strip and let it rip.

View full sizeMarc Fails, South Lebanon Twp., shows his 1991 Saab, with a 900 turbo, at the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals at the Carlisle fairgrounds. According to Fails there where only 4,400 made.
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7. 1991 SAAB 900 Turbo owned by Marc Fails of South Lebanon Twp.

It may not be the sexiest car around, but for Marc Fails it is a proper gem. Only 4,400 were made in the world. "The Swedes take a different approach to driving than the Americans," he said, showcasing the car's ignition - which sits in the center console. What makes the SAAB sexy to Fails? Safety. The car is built with backing plates on the doors, preventing locks from jamming in the event of an accident or collision. It also has a reinforced front and rear. Oh and the headlight wipers are a nice touch too.